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Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which of the following is an ecological implication of desertification?

  1. Lowering of water table

  2. Increase in area under wastelands

  3. Increase in frequency and intensity of droughts

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Process of conversion of fertile land into barren land over a course of time is called desertification. The ecological implications of desertification are

  • Lowering of water table
  • Increase in area under wastelands
  • Increase in frequency and intensity of droughts

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

It has been estimated that the Thar Desert is advancing at an alarming rate of about 

  1. 0.5 km per year

  2. 1km per year

  3. 1.5 km per year

  4. 0.2 km per year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Thar Desert which is located in the state of Rajasthan is advancing at an alarming rate of about 0.5 km per year

This is attributed to the desertification due to soil degradation. Process of conversion of fertile land into barren land over a course of time is called desertification

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which of the following is a reason for desertification?

  1. Over Grazing

  2. Reckless felling of trees

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Process of conversion of fertile land into barren land over a course of time is called desertification
  • Among the given options both overgrazing and reckless felling of trees is responsible for desertification.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

__________ is the reason for converting sandy desert of Rajasthan into a granary.

  1. Indira Gandhi canal

  2. Ganges canal

  3. Anupgarh canal

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Gandhi canal is one of the important irrigation canals of India. It starts from Firozpur of Punjab and terminates its irrigation facilities in Thar Desert of Rajasthan. The canal traverses seven districts of Rajasthan namely Barmer, Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Sriganganagar. Without this canal, entire Rajasthan would have been a desert.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

The process of conversion of fertile land into barren land over a course of time is called ___________.

  1. deforestation

  2. desertification

  3. reforestation

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Process of conversion of fertile land into barren land over a course of time is called desertification

Deserts cover 20 to 33% of the Earth’s land surface, and can be found in the tropics, at the poles, and in many places of the earth. Desert soils are formed where there is scanty rainfall.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

By which of the following erosion, desertification is caused by a maximum amount?

  1. Erosion by rain water

  2. Wind erosion

  3. Erosion by flow of rivers

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Soil erosion is the loss of top fertile layer of soil either by wind or by water.

India is facing this problem in many parts. The area affected by soil erosion is 5, 00,000 square kilometres. It adversely affects productivity and economy of the country.

If the soil erosion is by wind it is called wind erosion

Desertification is mainly caused by wind erosion

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Greenhouse effect which is responsible for climate change involves warming of __________.

  1. Troposphere

  2. Thermosphere

  3. Stratosphere

  4. Ionosphere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Trapping of sun’s heat in the earth’s atmosphere due to air pollution is called greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases include water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone.
  • This effect which is responsible for climate change involves the warming of troposphere which is the closest layer of earth’s surface.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

IPCC stands for ________.

  1. International Provision on Climate Change

  2. International Panel on Climate Change

  3. Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change

  4. Indian Panel on Climate Change
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • IPCC stands for Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change. It is established by United Nations dedicated to the task of providing the world with an objective, scientific view of climate change and its political and economic impacts.
  • It was formed in the year 1988.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

National Action Plan on Climate Change, 2008 (NAPCC) includes which of the following programmes:

1. National solar mission

2. National mission for enhanced energy efficiency

3. National mission for sustainable habitat

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) aims at creating awareness among the representatives of the public, different agencies of the government, scientist, industry and the community as a whole, on the threat posed by climate change and the steps proposed at the level of India to counter these changes. 
There are eight government missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change,2008 (NAPCC)
(1) National Solar Mission
(2) National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
(3) National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
(4) National Water Mission
(5)National Mission for sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem'
(6) National Mission for Green India
(7) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
(8) National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.
Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

First National Action Plan on climate change was released in the year _________.

  1. 2007

  2. 2006

  3. 2008

  4. 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • In order to make India more responsive to climate change, Government of India has taken up National Action Plan on Climate Change.
  • The first national action plan on climate change was released in the year 2008.